Photovoltaic Power Quality: Prevent Penalties via Power Factor Management Introduction More factories and businesses now use solar power systems. But these systems can cause power quality problems. A big issue is low power factor. Power companies charge extra fees for low power factor. This article explains why solar systems hurt power factor and how YT Electric’s SVGs solve this problem. &n...
Power Quality Solutions: The Role of AHF and SVG Modern power systems face increasing power quality issues such as harmonic distortion, voltage fluctuations, and reactive power imbalance. These problems can damage equipment and reduce system efficiency. Traditional solutions like capacitor banks and passive filters have limitations in speed, accuracy, and harmonic adaptability. ...
Analysis of 3 Different Power Factor Correction Solutions: Capacitors, SVG, and AHF In today’s industrial and commercial environments, ensuring power quality is more than just good practice—it’s a necessity. Poor power quality can lead to equipment malfunctions, increased utility costs, and downtime. One major aspect of power quality is the power factor—a measure of ho...
In our increasingly electrified world, the quality of electric power is more critical than ever. Whether we realize it or not, electric power quality affects virtually every aspect of our lives—from the functionality of household appliances and the reliability of our smartphones, to the stability of industrial systems and the safety of hospitals. Poor power quality can lead to equipment malf...
The 4 quadrants of reactive power refer to the different combinations of active (real) power (P) and reactive power (Q) flow in an AC electrical system. These quadrants are defined based on whether power is being generated or consumed and whether the system is supplying or absorbing reactive power. Four Quadrants of Reactive Power: The quadrants are categorized based on th...
Harnessing the Advantages of 440 V Active Harmonic Filters (AHFs) As factories, data centres and commercial buildings fill up with variable-frequency drives (VFDs), switched-mode power supplies and LED lighting, harmonic distortion has become the silent saboteur of operational reliability. Excess harmonics overheat transformers, trip protective devices and erode energy efficiency&mda...
Why Negative Reactive Current Reveals Capacitive Loads (Even Without Solar) Headline: The Hidden Clue in Your Power Data: How Negative Reactive Current Exposes Capacitive Loads Introduction When your power analyzer shows positive active currents but negative reactive currents, it's not an error - it's your electrical system revealing a critical secret: capacitive reactive power dominance. This phe...
We all know that the full name of AHF is Active Harmonic Filter, so is there such a thing as a Passive Harmonic Filter? The answer is YES! But here’s the big question — do you really understand the differences between active and passive harmonic filters, and when to choose one over the other? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to follow, yet technically accurate...